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Granite Implements Share Repurchase Plan

Dec. 21, 2018 9:05 a.m. ET

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WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--December 21, 2018--

Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE: GVA) announced today that it has established a plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission to facilitate common stock repurchases as part of its existing $200 million share repurchase authorization.

"With our strong capital structure and our current outlook for growth, we consider Granite shares to be a compelling value and strategic investment under current market conditions," said James H. Roberts, Granite President and Chief Executive Officer. "Focused strategic execution, solid operational performance, and a demand environment as healthy as we have seen in well over a decade enable us to continue to invest in internal and external opportunities to grow our business."

Subject to SEC regulations, share repurchases also are limited to certain price, market, volume, and timing constraints specified in the plan. The plan does not require that any shares be purchased.

About Granite

Through its offices and subsidiaries nationwide, Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE: GVA) is a full-suite provider in the transportation, water infrastructure and mineral exploration markets. Granite, America's Infrastructure Company, is an award-winning firm in safety, quality and environmental stewardship, and has been honored as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for nine consecutive years. Granite is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is part of the S&P MidCap 400 Index, the MSCI KLD 400 Social Index and the Russell 2000 Index. For more information, visit graniteconstruction.com.

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